Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – South Kerry, Ireland

Veterinary Staff; Munster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practice car available

Accommodation support

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Vet Office in South Kerry, Ireland is seeking a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join an established veterinary practice. You will work across a predominantly large animal caseload with some small animal work, with opportunities for permanent, part-time, or short-term contracts.

You will handle beef cattle medicine and surgery, contribute to general farm animal veterinary care, and participate in an out-of-hours rota. The practice offers flexibility in on-call arrangements and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least 12–18 months mixed practice experience.
• Confidence in beef cattle clinical work and surgery is essential.
• Ability to manage farm animal emergencies independently during out-of-hours shifts.
• Basic small animal clinical and surgical skills are an advantage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A practical, adaptable approach to rural practice.

Responsibilities

• Beef cattle medicine and surgery, including clinical cases and emergency procedures.
• General farm animal veterinary care.
• Small animal consultations, routine procedures and basic surgery.
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota with flexible arrangements.
• Managing emergency cases independently when on call.

Skills

Beef cattle

Small animal care

On-call / emergency

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Job description

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – South Kerry, Ireland

Full-Time | Part-Time | Short-Term Opportunities | Salary Negotiable

The Vet Office is recruiting a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join an established, independent veterinary practice in the beautiful countryside of South Kerry, Ireland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who enjoys working with farm animals, particularly beef cattle, while also gaining experience in small animal medicine and surgery.

Whether you're looking for a permanent position, part-time work or a short-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

You'll join a friendly and experienced veterinary team, working across a predominantly large animal caseload with some small animal work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Beef cattle medicine and surgery, including clinical cases and emergency procedures.
• General farm animal veterinary care.
• Small animal consultations, routine procedures and basic surgery.
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota, with flexibility to discuss arrangements.
• Managing emergency cases independently when on call.

The practice has a dedicated team member who handles most small animal cases, so there is flexibility depending on your experience and interests.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with at least 12-18 months of mixed practice experience.
• Confidence in beef cattle clinical work and surgery is essential.
• Ability to manage farm animal emergencies independently during out-of-hours shifts.
• Basic small animal clinical and surgical skills would be an advantage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A practical, adaptable approach to rural veterinary practice.

What´s on Offer

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and working hours.

Full-time, part-time or short-term contracts considered.

Practice car available.

Support with finding local accommodation.

Work alongside two highly experienced veterinary surgeons, each with approximately 15+ years of experience.

Flexible discussion around working hours and out-of-hours commitments.

A manageable workload during the quieter initial months.

Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, independent practice.

Working Hours & On-Call Rota

The preferred arrangement is five working days per week, with an out-of-hours rota of approximately 9 nights in every 21 days.

The current rota also includes an external locum covering every third weekend.

However, the practice is very flexible and happy to negotiate alternative arrangements, including reduced hours, part-time positions or different on-call commitments.